Glargong, watching from nearby, had initially worried that Demon Lord Li Yun might take pity on Golbu and try to spare his life.
Yet no matter how Golbu begged, Li Yun showed no reaction whatsoever.
Even after withdrawing his gaze from Golbu, he never looked in that direction again.
He had simply ignored him outright.
This display filled Glargong with immense delight!
Naturally, he would not make a nuisance of himself by saying anything more.
He immediately organized his thoughts and changed his instruction:
"I believe the correct answer to question twenty-one should be [Life Bestowal]!"
The moment his words fell, the Monster Face above spoke:
"General has changed instruction."
However, this time, it was no longer the imposing voice, but the mechanical announcement from the beginning.
"Glargong, keep track of how many times the bell rings. Report a number each time it tolls."
Lu Li casually gave Glargong this baffling command, then continued speaking with the Monster Face overhead:
"You just said that Temperance and justice aren't authorities you wield or possess, but accessories brought to you by Loyalty?"
"It sounds like your Authority of Loyalty is quite similar to Soul Devour's ability."
"Fifty-five!" Glargong had already begun counting.
"No." The Monster Face glanced at Glargong, whose grin was nearly reaching his ears, and answered expressionlessly.
"Authority is authority, Talent is Talent. How could the two possibly be confused?"
"But if you insist on comparing them, then yes, in certain respects, the effects of the Authority of Loyalty are similar to Soul Devour's Talent Abilities."
"Then what's the difference?" Like an endlessly curious child, Lu Li kept pressing.
"Why are you asking in such detail? The Authority of Loyalty doesn't belong to you. It has already been drawn to Babayak's qualities." The Monster Face curled its lip impatiently.
"If